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Accounting Manager
@ Altis
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Altis is hiring an Accounting Manager on a six-month contract in Mississauga, on-site five days a week, for a public sector client. The role oversees AP and AR operations for a team of five, leads reconciliations, financial reporting and year-end billing, and supports audit preparation. Five years of progressive accounting experience and some supervisory readiness are expected.
Pay:
$50–$55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily AP and AR operations for a team of five
- Lead reconciliations, financial reporting and year-end billing
- Support audit preparation with stakeholders
- Coordinate accounting across regional offices
- Resolve escalations and discrepancies
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Supervisory experience or readiness to lead
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and controls
- CPA considered an asset
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP an asset
- Strong English communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Altis
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Full company description
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
- LinkedIn followers
- 289,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 269
- Reported office locations
- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Altis
- Specialties
- staffing
- recruitment
- IT staffing
- F&A staffing
- and Administration & Support staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 412 |
| View page |
Location: Mississauga, On-site, 5 days per week
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 6-month contract
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established public sector organization, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to support accounting operations during a busy period of financial reporting, audit preparation and year-end activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional ready to take the next step into leadership.
You'll join a stable, collaborative team of five accounts payable and receivable professionals who take pride in their work. Your ability to build trust, support colleagues and balance day-to-day priorities with key financial deliverables will make a meaningful impact.
What's in it for You
- A supportive, experienced team that values collaboration and work-life balance.
- An opportunity to strengthen your leadership experience and gain exposure to key financial processes.
- A stable environment with established processes, training resources and opportunities to contribute.
- Potential consideration for permanent opportunities as organizational needs evolve.
Your Responsibilities
- You'll oversee daily accounts payable and receivable operations, supporting a team of five professionals.
- You'll coordinate accounting activities across regional offices, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- You'll lead key reconciliations, financial reporting deliverables and year-end billing statement processes.
- You'll support audit preparation, working closely with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
- You'll resolve escalations, address discrepancies and provide hands-on support when needed.
- You'll build strong relationships across the team while identifying opportunities to improve workflows.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including AP/AR oversight, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated readiness to transition into a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and year-end processes.
- CPA designation considered an asset, although extensive relevant experience is equally valued.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is an asset, with training resources available.
- A collaborative, approachable leadership style with the flexibility to roll up your sleeves and support the team.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and manage competing priorities.
Why Partner with Altis
If youve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if youre a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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